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Report animal husbandry to the Department of Animal Health

Notification of the keeping of livestock or certain pets to the Veterinary Office in accordance with the Livestock Movement Ordinance and animal disease control laws.

Wo wohnen Sie?

Damit wir Report animal husbandry to the Department of Animal Health mit dem zuständigen Veterinäramt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.

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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Report animal husbandry to the Department of Animal Health.

Processing: approx. 3 weeksSuccess rate: 78.0 %
Last reviewed: August 10, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Identification card or passport

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    In person or by post at the office

  4. 4

    Costs

    Kostenlos

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How to proceed

  1. 1

    Request a form from the Veterinary Office

    Registration or permit form, depending on the animal species.

  2. 2

    Submit documents

    Information on livestock, housing type, and location.

  3. 3

    Factory tour (if applicable)

    The veterinary office can inspect the conditions of the animals' housing.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Agricultural operations and hobby farmers with herds of a certain size or larger.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks

Success rate

approx. 78.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Failure to file a report – VVVO operating number not applied for
  • Changes in inventory not reported

Common reasons for rejection

  • Housing conditions do not comply with animal welfare standards

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.

Questions & Answers

How many animals do I need to report?

This depends on the species of animal and the applicable state law.

Freshness & source

Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft
Data quality
100 %

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